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Protesters slam minister in Abuja

Protesters at the Eagles Square in Abuja, on Thursday, August 1, 2024, lashed out at the Minister of State for Youths Development, Ayodele Olawande, at the venue of the demonstration in the nation’s capital.

Olawande had arrived at Eagles Square to address the protesters but faced a shout from the demonstrators who chanted “hunger dey” to prevent the minister from speaking.

However, after quelling the crowd, Olawande said he wasn’t attempting to shut down the protest, describing himself as a comrade who has attended between 100 and 500 protests.

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“I’m not here to fight you, I’m not here to ask you not to protest, it is your right. Like I said, I’ve been to over 100-500 protests,” the minister said.

He further assured that he would address the police regarding the shooting of canisters against the protesters at Eagles Square.

The 10-day #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest in ongoing across the country over economic hardship.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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